In this episode, we go behind-the-scenes with Justin, the creator of Quda- a platform for bite-sized educational content and expert Q&A.
Justin shares his incredible journey transitioning from the music industry into the indie hacker life, while juggling a day job and family. Hear the fascinating story of how he built Quda using no-code tools to solve his own pain points around learning and knowledge sharing.
We dive deep into Justin's monetization strategies, pricing psychology, and the common trap of indie hackers undercharging. He also discusses exploring additional revenue streams like coaching subscriptions.
Justin offers authentic insights into embracing an indie hacker mindset, the power of taking imperfect action, and finding the motivation to work on your startup efter hours. Whether you're technical or non-technical, this episode packs tonnes of value for anyone building an indie business.
Tune in for an inspiring and incredibly useful conversation! Let Justin's story and advice motivate your own indie hacking adventures.
Chapters:
Chapters
00:00 Justin's Journey to Indie Hacking
06:03 Introduction to Quda
08:57 Creating a Platform for Short-Form Learning
12:23 Building a B2C Social Platform
19:22 Choosing to Focus on One Product
25:14 Maintaining Motivation and Enjoyment in the Process
28:08 Considering Marketing Strategy Before Launch
34:41 The Importance of Getting the Product in Users' Hands
38:39 Introduction to Repodcasted
39:08 Building Products that Scratch Your Own Itch
40:06 Finding the Right Motivation and Time
40:46 Different Approaches to Building Products
41:14 Marrying Approaches to Your Temperament and Constraints
42:03 Balancing Time and Constraints
43:27 The Challenges of Indie Hacking with Kids
44:21 Managing Time with a Day Job and Family
45:50 The Importance of Loving What You Do
46:20 The Freedom to Experiment with Low-Cost Projects
47:37 The Business Model of Quda
48:37 The Value of Knowledge and the Future of Quda
49:48 Micro Products within Quda
50:56 The Importance of Profitability
51:43 The Business Fundamentals of Indie Hacking
52:23 Getting Educators on the Quda Platform
53:48 The Attraction of Asynchronous Q&A on Quda
55:13 Reaching Out to Creators at the Right Time
56:35 Handling Rejections and Persistence
57:32 Dealing with Rejections and the Importance of Persistence
58:06 The Importance of Persistence and Reaching Out
59:01 Overcoming Perfectionism and Learning Through Doing
01:01:13 The Value of Learning Through Doing
01:02:12 Embracing Imperfection and Learning from Users
01:03:11 Excitement about Text-to-Coding and AI Robotics
01:06:40 The Importance of Building and Finding a Technical Co-founder
01:11:24 Advice for New Indie Hackers: Just Start Building
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Justin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinQuda
Quda: https://askquda.com/
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My own website: â â â â https://icebearlabs.comâ â â â
You can find this podcast on â â â â â https://codeandconquer.fmâ
Find our product here: â https://www.repodcasted.com/
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